Skipped at the altar, Taken by his uncle Novel

Time Between Lost Worlds - Steven Bennett 70 Summary In Chapter 70 of "Time Between Lost Worlds," Whitney is caught off guard by Klein's quick arrival at her door, having expected a longer wait. Despite her initial hesitation, she agrees to let him accompany her, though she doesn't invite him inside her home. Klein, aware of her reluctance, remains calm and composed, but he can't help but feel a sense of warmth towards her as he observes her energy and innocence.

Their interaction is filled with unspoken emotions, particularly as Klein notices a pair of slippers she bought for him, which brings a smile to his face. As they talk, the dynamic between them becomes more complex. Whitney feels flustered by Klein's casual mention of trying on the slippers during his next visit, which she didn't intend as an invitation. Klein's departure leaves Whitney feeling a mixture of anticipation and confusion about their relationship, highlighting the tension between their growing connection and her desire for independence.

Their parting words, "See you this weekend," carry an underlying sense of longing, suggesting that their interactions are charged with unacknowledged feelings. Meanwhile, the narrative shifts to Dustin, who receives a perplexing message from Klein about the slippers. This adds a layer of humor and frustration to the story, as Dustin grapples with Klein's seemingly bizarre behavior. The chapter also introduces Emily, who is excitedly planning her marriage to Carter, spurred on by Whitney's past actions.

Emily's enthusiasm contrasts sharply with the underlying tension and rivalry between her and Whitney, particularly as she seeks to use her upcoming wedding to humiliate Whitney. The chapter culminates with a tense confrontation between Whitney and her father, Samuel, who is frustrated by her lack of commitment to marrying into the wealthy Harris family. Whitney, however, reveals her true intentions to target a more powerful member of the Harris family, hinting at her strategic ambitions.

This revelation not only shocks Samuel but also sets the stage for potential conflict and intrigue as Whitney seeks to negotiate a better deal for herself. The chapter closes with a sense of determination from both characters, suggesting that the stakes are higher than ever. Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below **Chapter 70** Whitney was taken aback by the speed of Klein's "next time." She had anticipated a longer wait, yet here they were, standing at her door. With a hint of reluctance, she finally nodded.

"Okay." Klein, perceptive as ever, caught the flicker of hesitation in her eyes, but he chose to ignore it, maintaining a facade of calm. He slipped his hands into the pockets of his jacket, his expression remaining neutral. "Let's go." "Okay," Whitney replied, her voice slightly more subdued than usual. As they walked side by side toward her door, Whitney pressed her finger against the biometric scanner. The soft beep signaled that she was about to unlock her sanctuary.

Yet, an unsettling feeling crept over her; she could sense Klein's gaze boring into her from behind, scrutinizing her every movement with an intensity that made her heart race. Klein's attention shifted to her slender fingers as they pressed against the scanner. 'I've already shared my door code with her,' he mused internally. 'When is she going to trust me enough to share hers?' The mechanical voice chimed in, announcing the successful unlocking of the door, and Whitney flicked on the hallway light. "Wait here for a sec.

I'll grab it for you." The implication was clear; she wasn't inviting him inside. Klein, however, wasn't perturbed by her decision. He remained by the door, watching her dart away with an urgency that made him smile involuntarily. Today, Whitney had tied her hair back into a ponytail, and it bounced playfully with each step she took. There was something utterly charming about her, and the more he observed her, the more she reminded him of a little bunny, full of energy and innocence.

His gaze drifted to the shoe cabinet, where a pair of men's slippers still wrapped in clear plastic caught his eye. 'Did she get these for me?' he wondered, a flicker of warmth igniting in his chest. Whitney, eager not to keep him waiting, hurried back with quick, light steps. Her cheeks were flushed from the exertion. "Here, look. I put it away after you left that day." Klein accepted the item from her hands, and in that brief moment, his cool fingertips accidentally brushed against her palm. A half-smile crept onto his lips.

"Thanks." Then, his attention shifted to the new slippers beside the cabinet, and he lowered his voice, curiosity lacing his tone. "You got these for me?" Whitney hadn't expected him to notice the slippers. "Yeah, I passed by the supermarket and picked them up," she admitted. She couldn't let him walk around barefoot again during his next visit; that would be unacceptable. Klein nodded, his expression brightening with evident pleasure. "Mm. I didn't get a chance to try them on today. Next time, then." Whitney was momentarily speechless, her mind racing. She hadn't meant that as an invitation.

'And seriously, who needs to "try on" a pair of house slippers?' she thought, bemused. Klein didn't linger. He adjusted his glasses, the silver frames catching the light and gleaming with an almost ethereal glow. "I'm heading out. Good night. See you this weekend." "Good night. See you this weekend," Whitney echoed, her voice slightly more cheerful than before. Though the weekend was merely two days away, it felt as if they had to say "see you this weekend" to each other every single day, as if the universe conspired to keep them in a perpetual state of anticipation.

Meanwhile, Dustin had just finished a business dinner when a message from Klein buzzed on his phone. Klein sent a photo. Dustin stared at his screen, utterly perplexed. The image displayed the most mundane pair of slippers one could imagine. 'What's this about?' he thought, eyebrows furrowing. 'Are those slippers encrusted with diamonds or something? Why would Mr. Harris, a man so busy running the world, take the time to photograph them and send them to me?' Dustin: [What is that?] Klein: [Slippers my girlfriend bought me. Has your girlfriend ever bought you any?] Klein: [Oh wait, sorry.

I forgot. You don't have a girlfriend.] Dustin: [What?] 'Damn it. Is Klein even human? What kind of person says stuff like that?' Dustin thought, his anger flaring up once more, clenching his teeth in frustration. Emily had faced a harsh rejection from Whitney, but she was unwilling to accept that Whitney truly didn't care. No, Whitney was merely pretending not to care; that was all. "Tina, I'm getting married," Emily declared to her friend Tina, bubbling with excitement. Tina's eyes widened in disbelief. "Really? Milly, you're marrying Carter already?

That's incredibly fast!" The rush was primarily due to Whitney's meddling, having gone to Samuel and filled his head with lies, making it seem as if she wanted to rekindle her romance with Carter. If it weren't for Whitney's scheming, Samuel would never have sided with her. "Of course it's real. Uncle Klein arranged the whole thing for us," Emily affirmed, her voice brimming with confidence. At the mention of Klein's name, a flicker of something dark crossed Tina's face. He seemed so unattainable. If only she could marry into the Harris family as well.

But given the current circumstances, it felt like her chances had slipped away. Yet, Tina wasn't ready to throw in the towel just yet. "Milly, have you picked your bridesmaids yet? We're so close, so you'll choose me as one of your bridesmaids, right?" Emily smiled brightly, "Of course. Tina, you're definitely going to be in my bridal party." Tina had to be part of the wedding; it was the only way Emily could use her to humiliate Whitney properly. The entire reason Emily had bonded with Tina in the first place was that Tina and Whitney didn't get along.

In this case, the enemy of her enemy became her ally. Tina hung up the phone and rushed to find Samuel. "Dad, didn't you say Whitney might get back together with Carter? But do you even know that Carter's getting married to Milly next month?" Samuel froze for a moment, taken aback. "What? Where did you hear that? Are you sure?" "Of course I'm sure." Tina beamed smugly. "Milly just called me herself to share the good news, and she even invited me to be her bridesmaid." She continued, "Dad, I'm telling you, you're betting on the wrong horse. Whitney's a lost cause.

If you're counting on her to land you some rich husband, that's never going to happen." "Enough," Samuel snapped, his tone cutting through the air like a knife. Tina's crude manner of speaking grated on his nerves, and he could hardly stand to listen to her any longer. When it came to his two daughters, neither Whitney nor Tina gave him a moment's peace, and he was growing weary of their constant bickering. "I'll confirm this with your sister myself, but you need to keep your head down for the next month.

Before their wedding, you'd better not cause any trouble." If Carter was indeed getting married, the wedding would surpass the last one in extravagance. More wealthy families would attend, and if his daughter could show up as a bridesmaid for the Harris family, it might salvage some of her tarnished reputation. Samuel was practical; whichever daughter could elevate his standing would earn his favor. So, when Whitney stepped out of the law firm, she was surprised to find Samuel's car waiting for her. She slid into the passenger seat. "Dad, what are you doing here?" Samuel snorted coldly.

"What, I can't come here now? Whitney, do you even remember what you promised me? Carter's getting married, so what do you plan to use to marry into the Harris family?" Whitney's eyes flickered momentarily. 'So he knows about it,' she thought. A slight smile graced her lips, completely unfazed by his accusations. "I know, Dad. We broke up, so he can marry whoever he wants. What's wrong with that?" "You-" Samuel gritted his teeth. "Whitney, last time you made such bold promises and set conditions.

You made me agree to let Laura and your sister move out of Moore Manor, and the condition was that you'd marry into the Harris family. Now you're telling me there's nothing wrong?" "Everything's wrong about this," Whitney shrugged dismissively. "Dad, I think you've got it twisted. They moved out of Moore Manor as punishment for drugging me with her nephew's help." She continued, "And marrying into the Harris family? That was about securing your 15% shares." Samuel found himself at a loss for words.

Regardless of the past, what mattered most was that he needed a strong marriage alliance to bolster his company. Due to Tina's blunders, his business was struggling more than ever. He sighed heavily. "Then tell me, how are you going to marry into the family now? You don't want the 15% shares anymore?" Whitney's lips curled into a confident smile. "Want them? Of course I do. Dad, I said I'd marry into the Harris family, but I never said the person I'd marry was Carter." Samuel's eyes widened in shock.

"If you're not marrying Carter, who else could you possibly marry?" Suddenly, a thought struck him. 'Wait, there's more than one unmarried man in the Harris family. Could it be-' Whitney interrupted his thoughts. "Dad, what if I told you my target has always been the real power behind Harris Group?" A hint of mockery flickered in her eyes. "I've been rethinking the previous terms, and they're not quite enough. If I pull this off, you'll need to give me at least 20% of the shares. Do you agree?" Samuel froze, his mind racing. 'I never saw this coming,' he thought. 'Whitney's after Klein?

But how would Klein ever fall for her? And she's his nephew's rejected fiancée, for heaven's sake.' "Don't get ahead of yourself," he said, his brow furrowing. "Klein's not someone you can just set your sights on." Whitney locked eyes with him, her voice slow and deliberate. "What if I actually pull it off?" Heat surged through Samuel's chest, and he swallowed hard. "If you manage that, fine. I'll agree to your terms." "Good. But we're not doing this on a handshake. We're drawing up new papers and getting them notarized." Samuel contemplated the risks he had to take to achieve his goals.

His jaw clenched, and a reckless determination took over. "Fine," he snapped. "Let's do it." Conclusion In the delicate dance of emotions that unfolded throughout this chapter, Whitney found herself at a crossroads, grappling with her instincts and the expectations that loomed over her. Klein's presence, though comforting, was also a reminder of the walls she had built around her heart. Their brief yet charged interactions hinted at a deeper connection, one that Whitney was reluctant to embrace fully.

The playful banter about the slippers became a symbol of their budding relationship, yet Whitney's decision to keep him at arm's length reflected her inner turmoil. As she navigated the complexities of her feelings, the weight of her father's ambitions and the looming specter of Emily's engagement only intensified her struggle, leaving her caught between desire and duty. Meanwhile, Klein's quiet confidence and genuine affection for Whitney shone through the uncertainty that surrounded them.

His acknowledgment of the slippers and the light-hearted exchange underscored his desire to bridge the gap between them, even as he sensed her hesitance. Yet, the chapter's conclusion also revealed the darker undercurrents at play, with Samuel's manipulations and Emily's schemes threatening to disrupt the fragile equilibrium they had begun to establish. As Whitney plotted her next move, the stakes were raised, and the emotional landscape shifted dramatically.

As she devises her strategy, the stakes will rise, and the dynamics of their relationship will shift in ways neither of them anticipated. Will Whitney's ambition cloud her judgment, or will it ignite a spark that draws Klein closer to her? Meanwhile, Klein's world is about to become even more complicated. As he navigates his feelings for Whitney, he must contend with the unexpected consequences of his playful banter with Dustin and the implications of Emily's engagement.